Swagger
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Features
47 features across 14 categories
AI(1)
Leverage AI-assisted API generation to redefine what AI-ready APIs can mean for your organization
API Design(1)
Empower cross-functional teams with a visual, code-optional editor, making it easier for non-technical users to contribute to API design
API Development(4)
Create MCP servers with AI assistance as part of API building
Export designs in multiple formats to meet development needs
Use Explore to generate an OpenAPI description for a service that doesn't have one yet, and import it straight into Design to enhance your workflow
Standardize core components like data models, parameters, and headers to reduce duplication and accelerate development
API Discovery(1)
Allow users to easily find APIs and endpoints relevant to their needs
API Exploration(3)
Combine API documentation and live call testing in a single workspace to better understand how APIs behave before integration
Instantly visualize API responses to evaluate functionality
Interact with REST and Kafka APIs in the Explore tool
API Management(1)
Organize and manage all your API descriptions in a centralized catalog that promotes consistency, reuse, and discoverability across teams
API Standards(1)
Work across multiple specifications supporting both OpenAPI and AsyncAPI to accommodate a wide range of API styles and architectural patterns
Collaboration(4)
Share API details across teams to accelerate learning and integration efforts
Share a set of API requests and responses with team members using Explore Spaces
Accelerate reviews with in-line commenting on API descriptions, streamlining team input and enabling quicker iteration
Share test results across QA, Dev, and Product teams to catch issues early
Deployment(1)
Use can-i-deploy to tell you when a component is safe to release
Documentation(3)
Automate your API documentation for humans and agents alike using traditional methods or MCP tools
Customize the portal to reflect your brand, providing a cohesive experience
Choose between multiple documentation formats—like Swagger UI or markdown-style rendering—to suit both internal and external audiences
Governance(2)
Automatically lint APIs against internal style guides to ensure consistency
Apply pre-built templates and style guides to drive consistency, reusability, and faster API delivery
Integration(3)
Seamlessly connect with API gateways
Connect with CI/CD pipelines for automated testing and deployment
Seamlessly connect with version control systems
Security(3)
Decide whether to expose your APIs publicly or restrict them to authorized users—ensuring the right level of access for every use case
Tailor access and editing rights across your team to simplify documentation workflows and maintain governance
Empower collaboration with intuitive access controls that keep teams aligned
Testing(19)
Validate APIs while they're still in development with AI-enabled contract testing that empowers teams to discover consumer insights and detect integration issues early
Catch breaking changes early by validating API contracts throughout development, reducing production risks
Generate tests directly from your API designs to reduce rework and avoid outdated failures
Generate mock servers instantly to test endpoints without manual setup
Generate, review and maintain contract tests automatically and receive AI-driven suggestions for improvements
The bi-directional contract testing workflow makes it simple for new teams to get started
Configure requests in your browser and run them locally with Explore's execution agents for secure API testing
Monitor all test runs, results, and failures in one place
Trigger API tests at every stage of your pipeline to prevent late-stage defects
Contract tests can be written during development - no need to wait for the other side of your integration to be ready
Effortless exploratory testing with integrated documentation and discovery tools, enabling users to quickly understand, validate, and integrate APIs
Reduce errors by evaluating API capabilities before integration
Build reliable tests faster, with less scripting overhead
Validate APIs across HTTP, Kafka, and more, ensuring broad compatibility and real-world readiness
Flexible test execution accelerates feedback loops and regression testing, boosting dev speed and cutting time-to-market
Understand the impact of any change at the point of design or code modification, enabling faster resolution and smoother releases
Use SmartBear AI to automate test generation and maintenance, keeping tests in sync with evolving APIs and enabling more reliable deployments
Detect testing gaps, optimize workflows, and accelerate time-to-market with minimal manual effort and SmartBear AI-driven accuracy
Validate APIs across versions without starting from scratch
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Integrations
3 known integrations